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Regarding curls...I used to have brutal tendinitis. I backed off straight bar curls for a long time (couple of years). I have been babying my biceps for too long. Now that my tendinitis is healed, I'm trying to add more weight. My biceps aren't my strongest bodypart though.

Regarding curls...I used to have brutal tendinitis. I backed off straight bar curls for a long time (couple of years). I have been babying my biceps for too long. Now that my tendinitis is healed, I'm trying to add more weight. My biceps aren't my strongest bodypart though.

I hear ya. I was power curling 60# DBs a few years ago and did some tendon damage...I took several years away from direct bicep work. Once I resumed, I worked right up to my prior limits in no time...just start over and progress. It's always wise to respect your limits and prior injuries though...biceps are my most (only? ) responsive muscle group...

__________________"...strength is built one recovery day at a time..." -OMP

I was trying to curl 100lbs. once and I was able to oull off one rep. When I woke up the next day my arm were locked 90 degrees at the elbows. I will not force a heavy weight like that again.

You're smarter than me, Tex!

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Originally Posted by JBlack16

Just read whole thread, keep up the work, and thanks for the calculator!

Thanks. We've only just begun this program. It will be a fun ride.
Glad the calculator was helpful!

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Originally Posted by jwood

Awesome workout here, looks pretty intense!

How long do your workouts usually take?? I also really like the way you warm up, I think I should include something like this, too.

Thanks. Even with these starter weights I can tell it's going to be hard work.

I believe the best warm ups are prep moves that activate muscles and nerves. IMHO, the best warm up for a squat is...a squat. I'm also secretly trying to get my pull ups back up to the range I usually maintained (~20 straight).

I have also learned that flexibility is really just "strength at a particular ROM." Therefore, getting stronger with deep squats, dead hang pull ups, etc basically provides all the stretching you need. There is a place for traditional stretching, but I think it's over-emphasized.

My WOs used to take 60-75 minutes, but this arm WO was only ~30 mins, including my friends in the rotation. I think alone I would have only needed 20 mins. I expect the shoulder WO to be just as quick. The leg and back WOs will probably be around 45 minutes.

__________________"...strength is built one recovery day at a time..." -OMP